Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
10-6
31
FINAL
13
Atlanta
Falcons
7-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers topped the Atlanta Falcons with a decisive 31-13 victory in Week 2 of Season 2. This matchup was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish early dominance in their division, but it was the Buccaneers who came out on top, showcasing their offensive prowess.
Quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele was the star of the night, throwing for 244 yards and three touchdowns. His efficient passing kept the chains moving and the Falcons' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving provided a strong ground game, rushing for 96 yards and helping to control the tempo of the game. Jamari Johnson also made his mark with 69 receiving yards, contributing to the Buccaneers' balanced offensive attack.
Defensively, the Buccaneers stifled the Falcons' attempts to mount a comeback, applying consistent pressure throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Tampa Bay intercepted a pass that shifted momentum decisively in their favor. With their defense forcing critical mistakes, the Buccaneers were able to maintain control and secure a comfortable victory at Atlanta.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB | 28 | 23 | 244 | 3 | 0 | 138.6 |
| Brendan Sorsby | QB | 10 | 6 | 191 | 2 | 0 | 143.7 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 23 | 15 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 87.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kewan Lacy | HB | 8 | 70 | 8.8 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Cam Cook | HB | 11 | 20 | 1.8 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyjae Spears | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamari Johnson | TE | 6 | 69 | 11.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 5 | 62 | 12.4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman Jr | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cam Cook | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Hawkins III | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | FS | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDGE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDGE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caden Sterns | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon Terrell | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris D'Appolonia | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JD Bertrand | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Campbell | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bralen Trice | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Dorlus | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maason Smith | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan Newton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demarcus Riddick | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Roberts | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #553386702 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Smack | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 50 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 2 | 3 | 1 | 56 |

